Lord Rhapthorne is the central antagonist of Dragon Quest VIII. A demon of untold legend, Rhapthorne is the party's final opponent in their quest to rid the world of an evil curse.
Characteristics
Rhapthorne had power over the World of Darkness and planned to take control of the World of Light, but was stopped by the Seven Sages with the help of Empyrea, the Godbird. He returned centuries later to kill the heirs of Seven Sages and take over the World of Light.
In a break from the series' tradition of the Archfiend being a distant figure removed from much of the narrative, Rhapthorne is actually present from the very beginning of the game thanks to his possession of Dhoulmagus. He is aware of the party's actions against him from the start, and as such his loathing for them is significantly more personal than that of final foes past.
Abilities
The little twerp has a nasty resistance to all three types of flame on top of sap, but he doesn't have any other strengths besides that. Dazzleflash and Lullab-eye can get annoying, but the glorified anemone doesn't bring too much to the table that can give players a hard time.
Once his shield is broken, Rhapthorne can be attacked in earnest. He has no resistance to elemental damage, a 25% resistance to sap, and immunity to all other debilitation. He'll put his girth to use when swiping with his arm, dealing 100~120 defense piercing damage, and can knock out a character after it connects. The ball on his scepter will deal 281 points of pierce damage to two random targets, and can confuse a character. Anger of the Gods will deal 84~96 points of bang damage to four random targets. Because his physical skills ignore defence, Kabuff is useless; cast Acceleratle to boost evasion and Insulatle to take the sting out of his breath attacks. Anger of the Gods can devastate the party if the player isn't careful while praying, so don't be afraid to take a turn to heal. Rhapthorne's random targeting can be tricky to counter, but as long as the party is above 50% health throughout the battle, victory is assured.
3DS Abilities
- Party members cannot be switched out during the final battle as the wagon is left behind.
Other Appearances
Outside his main role in Dragon Quest VIII, Rhapthorne also makes appearances in these titles.
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| "Evil incantations and Kafrizz form just part of this portly demon's plan to exterminate his enemies. Lick him with light.
Some say his body is so big that is contains enough cursed power to contort the space-time continuum itself."
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| Fire
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Ice
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Wind
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Earth
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Light
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Dark
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| 100
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100
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100
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100
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150
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100
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| Blast
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Dazzle
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Sleep
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Death
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Drain MP
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Confusion
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| 50
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0
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0
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0
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100
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0
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| Fizzle
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Inaction
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Paralyze
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Poison
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Charm
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Magic Res
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| 0
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0
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0
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0
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5
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50
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| Blunt
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Sap
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Decelerate
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| 5
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25
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75
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Rhapthorne also appears as a Legacy Boss in Dragon Quest IX, obtained after completing Quest #179 (or received at special events). He will become enraged once his health drops to orange range.
Treasure
| Level Range
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Secondary Drop
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Orb
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| 1-3 |
Alefgard gloves |
20% |
Purple Orb |
5%
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| 4-8 |
Alefgard gloves |
25% |
Purple Orb |
5%
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| 9-15 |
Trodain trousers |
15% |
Purple Orb |
6%
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| 16-25 |
Trodain trousers |
20% |
Purple Orb |
6%
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| 26-40 |
Trodain trousers |
25% |
Purple Orb |
7%
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| 41-56 |
Trodain bandana |
20% |
Purple Orb |
7%
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| 57-68 |
Trodain bandana |
25% |
Purple Orb |
8%
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| 69-80 |
Trodain togs |
15% |
Purple Orb |
8%
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| 81-90 |
Trodain togs |
20% |
Purple Orb |
9%
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| 91-99 |
Trodain togs |
25% |
Purple Orb |
10%
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Skills
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- Rhapthorne (first forme) is a one-slot Rank X monster. He can be synthesized by combining Dhoulmagus and Nimzo.
- Rhapthorne (second forme) is a great two-slot Rank X monster. He can be synthesized by combining his first forme with Zoma.
Both formes appear as separate monsters in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional.
Trivia
- Rhapthorne's diminutive first form bears a slight resemblance to real world Sea Angels. Both feature prominent bio-luminescence in their abdomens, stubby appendages, and the Angel's antennae approximate with Rhapthorne's horns.
- When possessing both Dhoulmagus and Leopold, both hosts developed large, black-feathered wings reminiscent of a bird of prey. Neither of Rhapthorne's actually bodies have these traits, with his petit form bearing no wings at all, and his larger form having smaller bat-like wings.
- In Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, the evil scepter is called Malevolence.
Gallery
DQ VIII 1st Forme concept art
